We’d been to a meeting in Puerto del Carmen and needed to get some lunch, and both of us fancied a pizza, so we headed to La Casa de Parmigiano, which is located near Hotel Fariones at the “top end” of The Strip. The restaurant itself isn’t large, but it features a fabulous covered terrace…
After a few visits, “A large beer please,” probably turns into “Una cerveza grande, for favor.” But if you’d like to order you beer like a local, read on: The Large Beer “Una jarra, por favor.” A jarra (literally a jug, and pronounced Harra) is what we call a large beer. Typically about half a…
We are blessed with an abundance of good restaurants in Lanzarote, we have a waiting list of those we’re still haven’t eaten at, and we can finally cross off Los Aljibes de Tahiche. We’ve tried to eat here a few times before and it’s not worked out for one reason or another. Now we’ve been,…
This one has been on our list for some time, and we finally got there over the weekend. Toro is in an unusual position, on the roundabout at the top of Calle Reina Sofia, in Puerto del Carmen, where you can go one way towards Puerto Calero, and the other towards the airport. The restaurant…
Despite what sounds like a very British name, The Harbour Club is actually Dutch owned, and several people have suggested we try it since it opened a few months ago. I had walked past before to read the menu, and I thought their brunch looked really interesting, but we arrived with friends at lunchtime, so…
I have waited two years to try La Bodega de Santiago situated in Yaiza, we dined at this restaurant on the edge of the Timanfaya Mountains at the weekend, and it did not disappoint. This restaurant is situated in a 200 year old house, which was named after Santiago Eugenio who was one of the…
We were lucky to find a free table at Bar Restaurante La Aulaga Casa Felix on a Friday night in Costa Teguise. Despite not having made a reservation, Gustavo managed to find us a table on the terrace, the place was buzzing with a very friendly atmosphere. The Tapas Menu at Casa Felix is excellent,…
Everyone who comes to Lanzarote loves Mojo – the sauce served with bread, potatoes or fish as a Canarian staple. And every local chef has their own recipe, which they are convinced is the best in the world! Here’s mine: Mojo Verde Ingredients Large bundle of coriander leaves pulled off the stems (called cilantro here)…
We’re often asked by tourists for our restaurant recommendations, as far as our research and local knowledge goes, these are the restaurants in Lanzarote where you can enjoy a fabulous steak. Puerto del Carmen Restaurante Toro A choice of different steaks including rib eye, t-bone and entrecote cooked over a wood fired grill. Situated on…
Mercado Diecisiete is situated in Pueblo Marinero, the popular square in the heart of Costa Teguise. The square was buzzing, it was Friday night and the bars with outside tables were packed, we arrived at Mercado Diecisiete and were surprised to find it quiet, we received a friendly welcome and were offered a table of…